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Elon Musk reached an agreement to buy Twitter for roughly $44 billion on Monday, promising a more lenient touch to policing content on the platform where he promotes his interests, attacks critics and opines on social and economic issues to more than 83 million followers.
Judge finds Donald Trump in contempt in New York legal fight
A New York judge has found former President Donald Trump in contempt of court for failing to adequately respond to a subpoena issued by the state’s attorney general as part of a civil investigation into his business dealings.
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Trump will not return to Twitter even as Elon Musk purchases platform, will begin using his own TRUTH Social
EXCLUSIVE: Former President Trump told Fox News that he will not return to Twitter, even if Elon Musk purchases the social media company and reinstates his account, and instead, will use his own TRUTH Social as the sole platform for his voice.
The AP Interview: Kyiv wants UN to seek Mariupol evacuation
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s foreign minister on Monday urged the U.N. chief to press Russia for an evacuation of the besieged port of Mariupol, calling it something the world body is capable of achieving.
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Russia-Ukraine updates: 2 US veterans who joined Ukrainian forces missing
Updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Florida governor signs bill creating election police unit
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill to create a police force dedicated to pursuing voter fraud and other election crimes.
apnews.comBiden barred from ending Title 42 at border by federal judge - Washington Examiner
The Biden administration has been temporarily barred by a federal judge from ending the pandemic health policy known as Title 42 on May 23.The move delays what Homeland Security officials predicted would prompt an unprecedented rush of migrants to the U.S.-Mexico border and is a major win for...
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Trump allies' secret work to overturn 2020 election detailed in new text messages
The text messages, obtained by CNN, help illuminate how far the Trump White House and its allies secretly tried to go to overturn the 2020 election.
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Russia hits faraway targets; diplomat warns of risk of WWIII
Russia has unleashed a string of attacks against rail and fuel facilities deep inside Ukraine in an apparent attempt to thwart Ukrainian efforts to marshal supplies.
apnews.comRussia says it won't use nuclear weapons in Ukraine, despite threatening rhetoric
A Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson claims that Moscow will not unleash nuclear weapons during the war in Ukraine despite top officials' threatening rhetoric in recent weeks.
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Austin says US wants to see Russia’s military capabilities weakened | CNN Politics
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin insisted Monday that Russia was failing in its Ukraine incursion, with Austin explicitly saying that the US wants to see Russia’s military capabilities weakened.
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Chris Wallace says he’s unsure of plans after CNN+ collapse
CNN anchor Chris Wallace said he is not sure what his future holds at the network following the shuttering of CNN+, the streaming service he left a longtime gig at Fox News to help launch as a host…
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Durham limited in presenting evidence that collusion claims were untrue, judge says - Washington Examiner
A federal judge on Monday slapped limits on special counsel John Durham using the inaccuracy of Trump-Russia collusion claims in his prosecution of Democratic lawyer Michael Sussmann. Sussmann was indicted last September for allegedly concealing his clients, Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential...
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Biden doubles down on commitment to Ukraine in fight with Putin
President Biden is doubling down on U.S. commitments to Ukraine while digging in for a long-term fight against Russian President Vladimir Putin. The proof is in the high-stakes visit to Kyiv on Sun…
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EC chief: Russian aggression is threat to Europe's security
NEW DELHI (AP) — Russia’s aggression in Ukraine is a direct threat to Europe's security, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said during a visit to India on Monday.
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Texts show Marjorie Taylor Greene asked Meadows about martial law
The Georgia congresswoman has testified she doesn't recall whether she encouraged Trump to impose martial law.
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Biden, Macron agree in call to rapidly hold detailed discussion on Ukraine war - Elysee
French President Emmanuel Macron, who was re-elected on Sunday, and his U.S. counterpart Joe Biden agreed in a congratulatory phone call on Monday to "rapidly" hold more detailed discussions on global issues, including the war in Ukraine, the Elysee said.
Texts show Hannity sought to bring out the vote for Trump on Election Day
New text messages reveal Fox News host Sean Hannity consulted with former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows in an effort to turn out more voters for former President Trump during the 2020 ele…
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French President Macron reelected: What's happening next?
After winning reelection, French President Emmanuel Macron intends to go back to work straight away.
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Elon Musk strikes deal to buy Twitter for $44bn
Mr Musk, who made the shock bid just over a week ago, said he would "unlock" the social media firm's potential.
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Attorney who questioned Greene says her testimony ‘stretches credulity’
The attorney who questioned Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) during a hearing last week that examined her eligibility to serve in public office following the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot said the …
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Southern border is the backdrop for GOP ads
The border between the United States and Mexico is becoming a popular campaign ad backdrop this midterm cycle.
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Growing number of top Biden officials eyeing the exits ahead of midterm elections - Washington Examiner
A growing number of top-level Biden administration officials are expected to leave their posts in the coming weeks as the White House does its best to buttress Democrats' flagging poll numbers ahead of the midterm elections. The departures come as a growing number of liberal activists have...
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Exclusive: Trump weighs how deeply to dig into his war chest for midterms
Former President Donald Trump is weighing how much to spend and how many Republican candidates to fund in this year's elections as he faces pressure to use his war chest to help Republicans gain control of Congress, two sources familiar with the matter said.
5 big questions as Democrats seek to revive Biden's stalled agenda
Sen. Joe Manchin has signaled interest in a scaled-back bill after having killed the House-passed Build Back Better Act. But there are plenty of obstacles in the way.
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White House reiterates social media concerns; declines comment on Musk Twitter deal
The White House declined to comment on billionaire Elon Musk's deal on Monday to buy Twitter Inc , but said that President Joe Biden has long been concerned about the power of social media platforms.
www.reuters.comTrump investigations set to accelerate in coming weeks: Where the inquiries stand
Long-standing investigations of former president Donald Trump, including on Jan. 6, are percolating in Washington, D.C.; New York City, and Atlanta.
DeSantis 'may have gone too far' in battle with Disney, GOP donor says
A longtime supporter of the Republican Party and a donor to former President Donald Trump said Gov. Ron DeSantis "may have gone too far" in his battle against the Walt Disney Company.
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Kansas judge rejects congressional map; appeal expected
It was the first time a court has declared that the Kansas Constitution prohibits political gerrymandering.
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Most young Americans support federal action on student debt: poll
Story at a glance A survey released Tuesday by the Institute for Politics at Harvard Kennedy School measured the responses of more than 2,000 U.S. adults between the ages of 18 and 29 from March 15…
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Report: Fake Twitter accounts spread Chinese propaganda
A U.S.-based intelligence company says it uncovered a network of more than 600 inauthentic Twitter accounts that spread a positive narrative of China’s far-western Xinjiang region, as Beijing was being accused of human rights abuses and locking up hundreds of thousands of Uyghurs and other ethnic mi
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Washington state legislature strikes word 'marijuana' from state laws, citing racism
The Washington State Legislature recently passed a bill replacing the word “marijuana” with “cannabis” in all state laws, citing the alleged racist origins of the Spanish word.
Adenovirus probable cause of mysterious child hepatitis
Experts say there is mounting evidence that a common virus is linked to these rare cases.
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Ukraine urges UN to mediate corridor from Mariupol’s Azovstal
Kyiv rejects ‘unilateral’ Russian move to open humanitarian corridor for civilians to leave the Azovstal steel plant.
U.S. to reopen Kyiv embassy soon, says Russia has failed in war aims
The United States will reopen its Ukraine embassy, and President Joe Biden's top diplomat and most senior defense official promised more military aid while visiting Kyiv as Russia warned against arming its enemy and battles raged in the east.
www.reuters.comPOLITICO Playbook PM: Inside Meadows' phone on Jan. 6
And Biden nominates a Ukraine ambassador.
www.politico.comTrump insists he has no plans to rejoin Twitter even if Elon Musk reinstates his account
The former president said Monday he would have no interest in rejoining Twitter even if his account were reinstated by Musk, insisting that he instead plans to stick with his fledgling social media network, Truth Social.
'Not much there': Texts show Trump’s inner circle expressed doubts about election fraud
While former President Donald Trump pushed claims of election fraud, several members of his inner circle privately expressed doubts, according to newly released text messages.
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Democrats press Education Dept over plans to help student loan borrowers in default
Democrats are pressing the Department of Education for more information about plans to address the status of borrowers in default once federal student loan payments resume in the coming weeks. The …
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International Criminal Court joins team probing alleged war crimes in Ukraine
The International Criminal Court (ICC) will take part in the joint team investigating allegations of war crimes in Ukraine following the Russian invasion, the European Union's agency for criminal justice cooperation said on Monday.
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Cuba blasts U.S. following first talks on migration in years
Cuba blamed the U.S. for the rise in migration from the island to the U.S. and accused the U.S. of excluding them from an upcoming regional summit.
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Over 450 colleges maintain speech-policing bias response teams
Over 450 U.S. colleges and universities, public and private, maintain some form of a reporting system aimed at policing campus speech, according to a new report from a campus free speech organization.
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New texts show Meadows caught between two sides in Jan. 6 mayhem
Newly revealed text messages to Mark Meadows show former President Trump’s chief of staff caught in the middle between factions of the GOP pressuring him to challenge the 2020 election as oth…
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Biden's White House senior adviser called ‘Squad’ members ‘f---ing idiots’: book
A new book being published by a pair of New York Times reporters writes that White House Office of Public Engagement Director and Senior Adviser Cedric Richmond referred to two prominent members of "the Squad" as "f---ing idiots."
A Crusade to Challenge the 2020 Election, Blessed by Church Leaders
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The 11 a.m. service at Church for All Nations, a large nondenominational evangelical church in Colorado’s second-largest city, began as such services usually do. The congregation of young families and older couples swayed and sang along to live music. Mark Cowart, the...
Officials: Mark Meadows was registered to vote in 3 states
Trump's former chief of staff and his wife registered to vote in March in South Carolina, where they own a home.
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Judge holds former President Trump in civil contempt for failing to comply with document subpoenas from New York attorney general | CNN Politics
A New York judge is holding Donald Trump in civil contempt after the state’s attorney general’s office said he did not comply with a subpoena for documents as part of its investigation into the former President’s company.
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Australian prime minister says Chinese naval base in Solomon Islands is a 'red line'
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison warned China and the Solomon Islands against allowing a Chinese naval base on the islands, saying it was a "red line."
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West Point grads rally behind McCormick
The support comes hours before the first televised Pennsylvania GOP Senate primary debate where the former hedge fund CEO will square off against his chief primary opponent, Mehmet Oz.
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Ukraine latest updates: ‘Putin agrees to UN role in evacuations’
Ukraine news from April 26: UN says Putin agrees ‘in principle’ for UN to help with evacuations from Mariupol.
White House: More sanctions against Russia likely
The U.S. is likely to impose more economic sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine and "no one is safe from our sanctions," White House press secretary Jen Psaki said on Monday.
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NAACP calls for Musk to keep Trump off Twitter
The NAACP on Monday issued a statement from its president, Derrick Johnson, calling for former President Trump to remain off the social media platform Twitter following Elon Musk’s purchase of the …
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Ukraine urges U.N. to be guarantor of safe corridor from Mariupol steel plant
Ukraine denied on Monday reaching an agreement with Russia on evacuating civilians from a steel plant in the southern city of Mariupol, and pushed for the United Nations to be the "initiator and guarantor" of any such deal.
www.reuters.comTwitter flooded with Elon Musk memes and reactions after sale to mogul confirmed
Notable figures such as Twitter's co-founder Biz Stone chimed in, but former President Donald Trump said he wouldn't come back to the platform.
China is hunting down Uyghurs with help from some surprising countries
More than 1,500 Uyghurs have been detained, extradited or rendered, most in the Middle East and North Africa, says a report from the Woodrow Wilson Center.
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Elon Musk to buy Twitter in $44 billion deal | CNN Business
Twitter said Monday it has agreed to sell itself to Elon Musk in a roughly $44 billion deal that has the potential to expand the billionaire’s business empire and put the world’s richest man in charge of one of the world’s most influential social networks.
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Russia claims it prevented ‘murder’ of pro-Kremlin journalist
Moscow says it has arrested members of a ‘neo-Nazi terrorist’ group after foiling their plot to assassinate TV anchor.
North Dakota lawmaker quits after child porn suspect texts
North Dakota’s longest-serving state senator announced Monday that he would resign following a report that he had traded scores of text messages with a man jailed on child pornography charges. Republican Ray Holmberg, who rose to become one of the state’s most powerful lawmakers in a career...
Biden congratulates Macron on reelection
President Biden spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday and congratulated him on winning reelection, the White House said. The phone call came a day after Macron defeated a cha…
thehill.comThese members of Congress could personally benefit from Elon Musk's Twitter takeover
Members of congress rely on Twitter for everything from political grandstanding to campaign fundraising. Elon Musk's purchase could affect their personal finances.
Supreme Court likely to rule for high school coach forced out for praying on the field
Joe Kennedy says the school district violated his religious freedom. The district says it was trying to avoid the appearance that it was endorsing a religious point of view.
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Top Biden adviser Anita Dunn to return to White House
Longtime Democratic operative Anita Dunn is returning to the White House.
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Body of Texas National Guard soldier who died in Rio Grande pulled from river
EAGLE PASS, Texas — Searchers have recovered the body of a Texas National Guard soldier who jumped into the Rio Grande to save two migrants who appeared to be drowning early Friday.
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Biden adviser Cedric Richmond set to leave the White House | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden’s senior adviser Cedric Richmond is expected to leave his job as the director of the Office of Public Engagement in the coming weeks to work for the Democratic National Committee.
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As Russia targets eastern Ukraine, Kyiv cautiously reopens
Air raid sirens still ring through the capital every day, but residents and diplomats are returning.
Biden selects Bridget Brink as U.S. ambassador to Ukraine
Her nomination requires Senate approval.
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Poll: Manchin’s popularity skyrocketed over past year
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) is among the most popular senators in the country after seeing his favorability skyrocket back home over the past year, according to an analysis of survey data released M…
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Walgreens, Teva accused of fueling opioid addiction in quest for new markets
Walgreens Boots Alliance and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd ignored the health risks when they created new markets for opioids, a lawyer for the city of San Francisco told a judge on Monday during opening statements of the first trial to target manufacturers, distributors and pharmacies over...
www.reuters.comThe Newest Problem for Trump's Truth Social Is Elon Musk
Truth Social is slow and clunky. Its audience participation remains low. Two top executives have left. And the merger that could bring $1.3 billion in desperately needed cash to former President Donald Trump’s social media project seems far from completion. And now Truth Social’s very reason for...
Ronny Jackson’s campaign paid for dues at private social club: Report
Texas Rep. Ronny Jackson charged his campaign account for over $2,300 in costs associated with membership at a private social club in Texas, campaign finance records show.
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House Republicans say EcoHealth Alliance concealed COVID-19 research data in effort to preserve funding
House Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans are calling for further investigation into EcoHealth Alliance and its president after the organization allegedly withheld certain COVID-19 research data from peer reviewers in an effort to retain funding from the National Institutes of Health.
Hawley endorses Thiel-backed Arizona Senate candidate
The Missouri senator is backing Blake Masters and Ohio's J.D. Vance, two more Peter Thiel allies, to join him in Washington
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Elon Musk’s Twitter deal stirs free speech, disinformation debate
Musk invokes ‘free speech’ after Twitter board approves $44bn deal, bringing him closer to owning social media platform.
Tennessee governor signs transgender athlete penalty bill
Tennessee will soon add harsh penalties against public schools that allow transgender athletes to participate in girls’ sports, under legislation recently signed into law by Republican Gov. Bill Lee. The governor had previously signed a measure last year mandating that student athletes must...
Canadian defense minister to visit Germany, U.S. to discuss support for Ukraine
Canadian Defence Minister Anita Anand will travel to Germany and the United States this week to discuss support for Ukraine against Russia's invasion, the Canadian government said on Monday.
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Nunes says he doesn’t expect Trump to return to Twitter after Musk purchase
Former Rep. Devin Nunes (R-Calif.), the CEO of former President Trump’s Truth Social, told Fox Business Network on Monday that the 45th president will not return to Twitter, from which he was…
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As inflation soars, major corporations are posting record profits. But small businesses are feeling the squeeze
Small-business owners describe the economic landscape in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic as a tale of two recoveries.
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Public school coach asks Supreme Court to OK post-game prayers
A coach’s personal act of prayer that became a public spectacle after high school football games is now a major test of the First Amendment at the Supreme Court.
Calls mount for U.S. to sanction Putin's rumored girlfriend Alina Kabaeva
The Wall Street Journal reports the Biden administration held off on such personal sanctions. So who is Russia's alleged "Secret First Lady"?
Supreme Court conservatives appear sympathetic to former high school coach who led prayers after games | CNN Politics
Several conservative Supreme Court justices on Monday appeared sympathetic to the arguments of a public high school football coach who said his constitutional rights were violated when he was suspended for praying at the 50-yard line after games.
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Justice Department warns crime 'surge' may be headed for eastern Oklahoma
A large area in eastern Oklahoma may be subject to a "surge" in nonviolent crimes because federal prosecutors cannot maintain rising caseloads caused by the consequential 2020 Supreme Court decision in McGirt v. Oklahoma, the Justice Department warned.
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U.S. officials visited a rebuilding Kyiv. But wartime angst lingers beneath the surface.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken followed a series of European leaders in traveling to the Ukrainian capital in recent weeks.
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Fox’s Kennedy suggests getting rid of public schools amid school prayer fight
A host on Fox News on Monday during a discussion on a school prayer case before the Supreme Court suggested local governments across the country should consider doing away with public schools, sayi…
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Tibet’s leader seeks U.S. action to end China’s 'cultural eradication'
Tibetans are “dying a slow death” under oppressive Chinese rule, Sikyong Penpa Tsering says.
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NY judge holds Trump in contempt, issues daily $10K fines until he complies with AG
A New York Supreme Court judge held former President Donald Trump in civil contempt on Monday, ordering him to pay $10,000 every day until he fully complies with New York Attorney General Letitia James's subpoena in her investigation of the Trump Organization.
US stocks rebound ahead of Big Tech earnings week
The S&P 500 rallied back in the afternoon to end near highs of the day while the Nasdaq 100 climbed more than 1 percent.
New Mexico sheriff releases video of Alec Baldwin rehearsing with gun on 'Rust' set
A New Mexico county sheriff on Monday released video of actor Alec Baldwin rehearsing with an old-west style revolver on the set of the film "Rust" before the gun went off in his hand, killing a cinematographer.
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Russian defense ministry offers conflicting information about Moskva crew
Russia's defense ministry isn't providing information to parents who want to know what happened to their children who were aboard the Moskva after the Russian flagship sank earlier this month, according to Newsweek.
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Cawthorn challenger knocks opponent for Instagram use in new ad
A state senator challenging Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R) in the North Carolina released a new ad on Monday knocking the congressman for his use of Instagram. The ad released by state Sen. Chuck Edward…
thehill.comRepublicans cheer Twitter-Musk deal, Democrats wary of tech's power
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Republican lawmakers welcomed news that billionaire Elon Musk, who calls himself a free speech absolutist, was purchasing Twitter Inc, but Democrats slammed it as a sign that more needed to be done to rein in Big Tech. Conservatives have accused the social media platform...
Toyota resumes political donations to 2020 presidential election objectors
Recipients of automaker's recent contributions include members of Congress who voted to overturn Biden's 2020 win.
www.cbsnews.comGrowing number of top Biden officials eyeing the exits ahead of midterm elections - Washington Examiner
A growing number of top-level Biden administration officials are expected to leave their posts in the coming weeks as the White House does its best to buttress Democrats' flagging poll numbers ahead of the midterm elections. The departures come as a growing number of liberal activists have...
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Why was death row inmate Melissa Lucio's execution delayed?
The execution of Melissa Lucio has been delayed. Here's what we know about the Texas death row inmate's case, and what's next.
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No significance to UN chief’s stop in Russia first, spokesman says
A United Nations (UN) spokesperson said on Monday that there is no significance in U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres visiting Russia before Ukraine as the conflict between the two countries r…
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Kane Tanaka: Japanese woman certified world's oldest person dies
Kane Tanaka was born in 1903, the same year as George Orwell and when Roosevelt was US president.
www.bbc.comTrudeau launches official inquiry into use of emergency laws to end trucker convoy
Justice Paul S. Rouleau will lead investigation into all aspects of the protest that disrupted downtown Ottawa.
www.politico.comJordan's king agreed with U.S. Biden on need to defuse Jerusalem tension - state media
AMMAN (Reuters) -Jordan's King Abdullah agreed with U.S. President Joe Biden on the need to prevent a repeat of recent confrontations in Jerusalem's Muslim holy sites that sparked concerns of wider conflict, state media said. In a phone call on Monday, Abdullah was quoted as saying the...
Pot taxes surpass those from alcohol in legalization states
Most states that have legalized marijuana for recreational consumption now take in more tax revenue from pot sales than from alcohol sales, according to a new analysis. The report, from the Institu…
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JCPenney makes $8.6 billion offer to buy Kohl's: Report
That's a lot of Kohl's Cash.
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Canada to probe use of emergency measures to end trucker protests
Emergencies Act requires gov’t to set up inquiry into circumstances leading to its use, actions taken during emergency.
Massachusetts family wins $5 million verdict from country club after property hit by over 600 golf balls
Erik and Athina Tenczar say they lived in fear due to wayward shots —at least 651 of them in four years — coming from Indian Pond Country Club duffers.
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Supreme Court agrees to review death row inmate’s bid for DNA testing
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to review death row inmate Rodney Reed’s request for DNA testing of evidence gathered in connection to the 1996 murder for which Reed was convicted and give…
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Biden administration expected to lay out more details on US-Mexico border planning | CNN Politics
The Biden administration, under pressure from lawmakers to prove officials are prepared for an influx of migrants, is expected to lay out more of its plans for the US-Mexico border when a Trump-era pandemic restriction lifts, two sources familiar with the planning tell CNN.
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Conservative SCOTUS justices offer tacit support for football coach's on-field prayer
The Supreme Court on Monday heard oral arguments in the case of a high school football coach who was fired over his practice of reciting a prayer on the 50-yard line following games.
California GOP endorses Brian Dahle for governor despite controversy over payment to party
Some GOP delegates complained that establishment party leaders were trying to hand state Sen. Brian Dahle the win.
Once challenged by House Republicans, proxy voting becomes tool for both parties
It's been nearly two years since the House approved a resolution allowing lawmakers to vote-by-proxy.
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Why Ukraine aid might have a hard time passing the Senate | CNN Politics
Military and humanitarian aid for Ukraine could be at risk of being bogged down in the immigration battle brewing on Capitol Hill between Republicans and the Biden administration.
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Biden's call to Macron goes unanswered on election night
Newly re-elected French President Emmanuel Macron did not take a phone call from President Biden on Sunday night, leaving Biden to converse with Macron's staff and wait until the next day.
14-year-old boy in custody for slaying of 10-year-old Lily Peters
Police said they've arrested a juvenille suspect in connection with the death of a 10-year-old girl whose body was found on a Wisconsin trail.
Biden was afraid Trump would use Obama-esque birther attacks if he made Tammy Duckworth his VP: book
Duckworth reportedly pushed back hard on Biden's concerns that Trump would raise questions about her legitimacy as he did with Obama.
Supreme Court hears case over ending "Remain in Mexico" rule for asylum-seekers
The Supreme Court on Tuesday heard arguments in a case that could determine whether the Biden administration can terminate the so-called "Remain in Mexico" policy.
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Harris congratulates NASA astronaut who spent record 355 days in space | CNN Politics
Vice President Kamala Harris has congratulated NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei for his record-breaking 355-day stay in space, which ended when he returned to Earth late last month.
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Three endangered Sumatran tigers killed by animal traps in Indonesia
Three critically endangered Sumatran tigers were found dead in Indonesia on Sunday, with all of the animals ensnared by traps.
www.washingtonexaminer.comWhat we know about California’s discrimination case against Activision
One state attorney was fired and another resigned, accusing Gov. Gavin Newsom of meddling.
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White House seeks expanded powers to detect, destroy threatening drones
The White House said Monday it is seeking expanded powers from Congress to detect and disable threatening drones, including asking for new authority to protect airports and for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and other government departments.
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Political party in Ontario says Roger Stone has joined as adviser
Roger Stone, former President Trump’s longtime political adviser, is now helping conservative efforts across the border in Canada, accepting a strategic adviser position with the conservative Ontar…
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White House calls on Senate to vote on Fed nominees this week
The White House on Monday called on the U.S. Senate to vote this week on its nominees to lead the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, saying doing so was critical to fighting inflation.
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NY state senate candidate admits holding anti-cop sign at BLM rally but doesn't know what it said
Democratic New York State Senate candidate Christian Amato confirmed a photo showing him at a 2020 Black Lives Matter rally holding a sign bearing an anti-cop slogan but denied knowing what it was.
U.S. Rep McCarthy comments on leaked tape; says he never told Trump to resign
U.S. House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy said on Monday that he never told then-President Donald Trump to resign in the wake of the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol attack, his first comments on a leaked audio recording that showed him discussing the idea with colleagues.
www.reuters.comThe US finally nominated an ambassador to Ukraine after 2 years of leaving the post empty
Biden nominated Bridget Brink to the role. The last US ambassador to Ukraine was forced out in 2019 amid Trump's attempts to pressure Ukraine.
Johnny Depp cross-examination comes to an end after 4 days of testimony
Amber Heard's team spent Monday morning playing audio recordings of the couple's fights, some of which included Depp hurling expletives at her.
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Minnesota State Senate candidate delivered convention speech while in labor and having contractions
Video of Erin Maye Quade shows her holding her stomach and pausing, apparently having a contraction, after finishing a sentence of her speech. She then left, withdrawing from the nomination process.
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How the Dow reacted to news of Musk's deal with Twitter
Twitter has agreed to sell itself to Elon Musk in a deal valued at around $44 billion, the company said Monday. Follow here for live updates.
Kellyanne Conway Knew Of 'Sexual Allegations' Against Nebraska Candidate Months Ago
The former White House adviser and Donald Trump are working for Charles Herbster's election as governor despite allegations he groped eight women.
House GOP re-election arm launches new initiative to highlight candidates’ diversity, unique stories
The National Republican Congressional Committee spotlights Monica De La Cruz of Texas to kick off new initiative to highlight candidates’ diversity and unique stories
Jack Brewer demands Joy Reid apologize for 'child abuse' remark or he'll file defamation suit
Former NFL football player Jack Brewer demands MSNBC host Joy Reid apologize for tweet claiming a photo of young Black boys attending a Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis event is "is tantamount to child abuse."
Depp finishes 4 days on stand; filed lawsuit to 'fight back'
Actor Johnny Depp has concluded a grueling four days on the witness stand in his libel suit against his ex-wife
NYC pension leaders to urge fossil fuel lending curbs, late boost for activists
(Reuters) -New York City pension leaders said the $262 billion system will mostly favor calls for sharp limits on fossil fuel lending at top banks this week, giving a late boost to activists who have gained little backing from proxy advisers. The fate of the closely watched shareholder...
As US retreats, Saudi Arabia and Iran are trying to mend fences | CNN
As Gulf Arab states lose faith in the United States’ commitment to their security, two Middle East archrivals are taking matters into their own hands. On Monday, Iran revealed that it held a fifth round of talks with Saudi Arabia late last week.
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Biden welcomes Stanley Cup winners Tampa Bay Lightning to White House
U.S. President Joe Biden welcomed the Tampa Bay Lightning to the White House on Monday to celebrate the National Hockey League team's back-to-back Stanley Cup championships, as he and his fellow Democrats battle with the Republican governor running the team's home state of Florida.
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Blinken and Austin sneak into Ukraine's capital to meet with Zelenskyy
America's top diplomat said Russia was failing and "Ukraine is succeeding," and the Pentagon chief said success would include a "weakened" Russia.
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Jurors reject array of defenses at Capitol riot trials
Juries have heard an array of defenses at the first trials for rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol.
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US promises more Ukraine aid, Biden announces veteran envoy
After a secrecy-shrouded visit to Ukraine's capital, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Russia is failing in its war aims and “Ukraine is succeeding.”
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Heavy weaponry pours into Ukraine as commanders become more desperate
Russian forces are attempting a pincer movement on Ukrainian forces in the Donbas. Will Western artillery, tanks and drones get there in time?
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'Weakened' Russia is one of US goals, defense secretary says: April 25 recap
The Finnish newspaper Iltalehti said the Swedish government wants "a common date for the publication of NATO applications."
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Analysis: Loss is victory for far-right in France's election
One of the headlines from the presidential election in France is that the far-right has come out of the cold and gone mainstream.
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Elon Musk to buy Twitter for $44B and take it private
Twitter’s board and Tesla CEO Elon Musk is negotiating over his bid to buy the social media platform, The New York Times reported.
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Exposing al Qaeda's Secrets: Inside the documents obtained from Osama bin Laden's compound
During the mission that killed Osama bin Laden, Navy SEALs seized thousands of the al Qaeda leader's personal letters and notes. Sharyn Alfonsi speaks with the woman who's analyzed it all.
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Hunter Biden is prime target if Republicans win Congress
Republicans are laying the groundwork to make Hunter Biden and his business dealings a central target of their investigative and oversight efforts
Russia-Ukraine latest updates: Moscow targets arms supply routes
Ukraine news from April 25: Russia says it attacked facilities powering railways used to deliver weapons to Ukraine.
AP-NORC poll: Many support Jackson court confirmation
More Americans approve than disapprove of Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation to the Supreme Court as its first Black female justice, a new poll finds, but that support is politically lopsided.
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Angela Rayner: Tory source of misogyny claims would be punished, PM says
Boris Johnson condemns claims about Labour's deputy leader as "a load of sexist, misogynist tripe".
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Election fraud claims dominate Georgia GOP governor’s debate
David Perdue blamed rising gas prices, inflation, illegal immigration and the "brink of war" on Gov. Brian Kemp's refusal to overturn the November election results.
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Top House Republicans question Mayorkas' ‘suitability for office’ amid border crisis
FIRST ON FOX: A number of top House Republicans are doubling down on their criticism of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas as the crisis at the border escalates, and questioning his suitability for office – just as the U.S. is facing yet another potential surge in migrants at the...
US diplomats' return to Ukraine, military aid among issues Blinken, Austin discussed with Zelenskyy
U.S. diplomats will return to Ukraine this week and the U.S. will announce more military aid to Ukraine after a high-profile meeting between Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and others in Kyiv on Sunday, according to...
Live updates | Japan: Macron's reelection key to G-7 unity
President Emmanuel Macron is projected to win France's presidential election. Follow AP’s live coverage for updates, results and more.
apnews.com5 big questions as Democrats seek to revive Biden's stalled agenda
Sen. Joe Manchin has signaled interest in a scaled-back bill after having killed the House-passed Build Back Better Act. But there are plenty of obstacles in the way.
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Blinken, Austin pledge $700M in aid and return of diplomats to Ukraine after visit
After a secret, high-level trip to Ukraine on Sunday, the United States announced over $700 million in military assistance for Ukraine and allies and the return of U.S. diplomats to the war-torn country.
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Jon Stewart: Authoritarian governments a threat, not comedy
Comedian Jon Stewart says speculation about the future of comedy amid increased audience cultural sensitivity is ignoring a true and enduring threat: authoritarian governments around the world.
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NYT Magazine’s 1619 Project paved the way for mainstream media to pursue CRT and race-based reporting: Experts
New York Times Magazine's controversial 1619 Project appeared to spark an increase in race-based reporting, critical race theory coverage.
Zelenskyy meets top-level US delegation, gets aid promises
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has met with the U.S. secretaries of state and defense in the highest-level visit to Kyiv by an American delegation since the start of the Russian invasion.
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Democratic socialist congressional candidate says $15 minimum wage is 'antiquated': '$30 is the floor'
A Democratic candidate for Congress in Washington State is proposing a $30 minimum wage, saying that the current push for a $15 minimum wage is an "antiquated demand."
Trump says Prince Harry is ‘whipped’ by Meghan, calls for stripping royal titles
In an interview with Piers Morgan that will air Monday, Former President Trump said Prince Harry is “whipped” by his wife, Meghan, and that the couple’s royal titles should be str…
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Fetterman's past gun incident rattles Black Democrats in Pa. Senate race
The incident took center stage in the race last week when John Fetterman’s two Democratic opponents excoriated him over his actions in 2013 and for his refusal to apologize.
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At Gallipoli battlefields, travelers remember fallen Anzacs
Travelers from Australia and New Zealand have joined dignitaries at the former World War I battlefields of Gallipoli in northwest Turkey for a dawn service to honor soldiers who were killed during an unsuccessful British-led campaign that aimed to take the Ottoman Empire out of the war.
apnews.comCongress returns, Ukrainian refugee program, Macron's reelected: 5 things to know Monday
Congress returns, the Uniting for Ukraine refugee program begins and more news to start your Monday.
Commercial crew departs space station, heads for Monday splashdown
The first commercial crew to visit the space station is targeting splashdown off the coast of Jacksonville.
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Big Tech censors criticism of Biden more than 600 times: Study
In a two-year time span, Big Tech censored President Joe Biden’s critics 646 times.
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French election result: Macron defeats Le Pen and vows to unite divided France
He triumphs over his far-right rival and becomes the first president to win re-election in 20 years.
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U.S. says Putin ‘failing’ to achieve war goals
The United States will deliver more military aid and return a diplomatic presence to Ukraine, officials told President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a trip to Kyiv.
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Coast Guard suspends search of 3 missing kids in New Orleans
The U.S. Coast Guard suspended its search Sunday for three missing children near the Crescent City Connection Bridge in New Orleans
Mariupol’s defences ‘on brink of collapse’, Ukraine official says
Ukraine asks Russia for talks as footage from Azovstal shows women saying they are running out of water and food.
POLITICO Playbook: Remembering Orrin Hatch
Plus: Antony Blinken and Lloyd Austin are expected in Kyiv.
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April 25, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on Sunday, as heavy fighting continued around the country. Follow here for live news updates.
McCarthy's latest genuflection to Trump paints America's possible post-midterm future | CNN Politics
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s latest vow of loyalty to ex-President Donald Trump offers the clearest signal yet about the character of the likely Republican House majority that could rock Washington next year.
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FBI chief says espionage threat posed by China ‘unprecedented in history’
FBI Director Christopher Wray said on Sunday that the current scale of espionage and cybersecurity threats from China were “unprecedented in history.” “The biggest threat we face as a c…
thehill.comState TV says Iran foiled cyberattacks on public services
Iran's state television says authorities have foiled massive cyberattacks that sought to target public services, both government and privately owned
Election-year politics complicates Senate immigration talks
Nascent immigration talks are colliding with election-year politics over the border, a significant hurdle to chances of a deal. Advocates say they are willing to give Senate Judiciary Committ…
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One dead after five railway stations come under fire in Ukraine
The head of Ukraine's state rail company said that one railway worker had been killed and four injured by Russian missile strikes on five Ukrainian railway stations on Monday.
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Canadian college's tenure track position open only for 'women, transgender, non-binary, or two-spirit' people
The University of Waterloo announced an opening for a tenure track position last month that is only available to “qualified individuals who self-identify as women, transgender, non-binary, or two-spirit.”
'You can't imagine the conditions' - Accounts emerge of Russian detention camps
Those who have fled the Ukrainian city say people are being held in cramped, unclean camps.
www.bbc.com15 migrants, driver injured after chase with Texas deputies
Authorities say 15 migrants and another individual were injured after the truck they were in rolled over following a high-speed chase with Texas deputies on Sunday
Hunter Biden demanded Beau Biden's widow 'GET TESTED FOR HIV,' 2018 email reveals
Hunter Biden sent an email to his brother’s widow, Hallie Biden, titled, "YOU NEED TO GET TESTED FOR HIV HALLIE," as their relationship deteriorated in July 2018.
Austin says US wants to see Russia’s military capabilities weakened | CNN Politics
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin insisted Monday that Russia was failing in its Ukraine incursion, with Austin explicitly saying that the US wants to see Russia’s military capabilities weakened.
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Twitter re-examines Musk’s bid after Tesla CEO secures financing: report
Initially hostile to the idea of Tesla CEO Elon Musk taking over Twitter, the company is reportedly warming up to the idea after the billionaire said last week he had secured the necessary $43 billion in funding.
Nebraska wildfires kill ex-fire chief, hurt 15 firefighters
Blazes have been reported in 14 counties around the state, authorities said.
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FBI Director Christopher Wray on foreign cyberattacks, domestic terrorism and attacks on law enforcement
In a rare interview, Wray speaks with Scott Pelley about how the bureau is engaging the war in Ukraine while fighting rising violence at home and foreign and domestic terrorism.
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Supreme Court revisits prayer in school in football coach case
The Supreme Court on Monday will hear arguments in a high-profile case involving a high school football coach who was reprimanded for postgame prayers on the football field’s 50-yard line. &nb…
thehill.comRussia investigates large oil depot fire in region near Ukraine
Russia said on Monday it would investigate the cause of a large fire that erupted in the early hours of the morning at an oil storage facility in the city of Bryansk 154 km (96 miles) northeast of the border with Ukraine.
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Here's who is eligible for student loan debt relief after Biden's latest actions | CNN Politics
The Biden administration has taken multiple actions to make it easier for federal student loan borrowers to receive debt forgiveness that they may already be entitled to under existing programs. The latest moves help borrowers who are enrolled in an income-driven repayment plan.
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Six months since coup, Sudan promises to keep up democracy fight
A brutal military crackdown has upended countless lives, but has not broken the spirit of the pro-democracy movement.
The U.S. wants to see Russia 'weakened'; Blinken says Moscow has 'already failed'
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visited Ukraine to discuss military aid with Ukraine's president.
In rejecting death row inmate's case, judge says law enforcement isn't a profession
A convicted murderer serving multiple life sentences is awaiting execution in Arizona. He argued that the state's clemency board is illegal because three members previously worked in law enforcement.
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Utah Democrats throw support behind independent Evan McMullin to take on Mike Lee | CNN Politics
The Utah Democratic Party on Saturday threw its support behind the independent candidacy of former presidential contender Evan McMullin to take on GOP Sen. Mike Lee.
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Trial to begin in lawsuit over death of UVA lacrosse player
A man who was convicted of second-degree murder in the 2010 killing of a University of Virginia lacrosse player is headed back to court for a civil trial in a wrongful death lawsuit
The French election is over, but the country’s politics are still broken
Questions linger after Macron bested Le Pen a second time, albeit by a less impressive margin than in 2017.
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Down but not out: France's Le Pen vows to fight on
Marine Le Pen brought the far-right from fringe status into the mainstream in a decade and, unbowed by her third failed bid for the presidency, she promised on Sunday to keep up the fight against Emmanuel Macron as she turns her attention to June's parliamentary vote.
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MSNBC's Joy Reid calls photos of Black kids at DeSantis event as ‘child abuse’
MSNBC host Joy Reid accused Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis of inflicting “child abuse” on Black children at a bill signing.
U.S. officials pledge new diplomatic, military support for Ukraine on secretive Kyiv visit
The secretary of state and the Pentagon chief are the highest-ranking U.S. government officials known to have visited Ukraine since Russia invaded.
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Congress returns to big fights over Ukraine aid, Title 42, COVID-19 relief
Congress returns from recess with unresolved issues to tackle: how to help Ukraine fight off Russia, immigration at the southern border and COVID-19.
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Chinese court sentences US citizen Shadeed Abdulmateen to death for murder | CNN
A Chinese court sentenced an American citizen to death on Thursday for allegedly murdering his former girlfriend, state media reported.
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Orthodox Easter celebration marred by war and division in Ukraine
War in Ukraine entered its third month on Sunday – the day that Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter.
FBI director highlights overlooked ‘phenomena’ of violence against police
FBI Director Christopher Wray in an interview Sunday highlighted the increased violence against police officers in 2021, including an alarming jump in police murders. During an interview on “60 Min…
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Revenge spending may keep the economy chugging along | CNN Business
Now that some mask and vaccine mandates are being lifted, consumers seem ready to spend on travel and other leisure experiences. Call it the “revenge spending” phenomenon.
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What Sarah Palin Really Wants Out of Her Return to Politics
Palin helped make politics into a world where fame was the point. Now, she's back to reap some for herself.
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Mystery candidate shakes up Oregon House contest
When Oregon formally won a new U.S. House seat in the decennial redistricting process last year, it set off a scramble among ambitious politicians who saw a rare chance to advance their careers. Th…
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Judge sentences man to life for ‘evil’ sex abuse of kids
A Fresno man who was part of a child exploitation ring in California has been sentenced to life in prison.
Jon Stewart says comedy a ‘bellwether’ for democracy in Mark Twain Prize speech
Jon Stewart made the case for comedy as a key indicator of a healthy democracy on Sunday, warning that the fragility of authoritarian leaders was the greatest threat to free society as he received …
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Iran confirms fifth round of talks held with Saudi Arabia
Regional rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia held a fifth round of "positive" talks in Baghdad last Thursday on normalising bilateral relations, Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Saeed Khatibzadeh confirmed on Monday.
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Israeli forces fire artillery shells into southern Lebanon
Israel says the move came after a rocket was fired from southern Lebanon, landing in an open area across the border.
North Carolina authorities charge 259 in alcohol law enforcement operation
North Carolina police have charged 259 people in connection with an alcohol law enforcement operation on Friday night.
Michigan GOP endorses Trump-backed election denier in secretary of state race
Republicans have endorsed Kristina Karamo, who has repeatedly cast doubt on the results of the 2020 election, in the race to become the state's top elections official.
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Opinion: The anti-LGBTQ backlash could have deadly consequences | CNN
Allison Hope explores a recent incident involving the verbal assault of two gay parents, and writes, “While attacks on our community are sadly nothing new, this current environment, in which public officials use dangerous rhetoric while peddling bills that discriminate against us, feels ever...
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NLRB sues Starbucks for retaliating against 3 workers involved in unionizing
Federal officials asked the court to have the employees reinstated. At least 28 Starbucks stores across the country have voted to form a union.
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Virginia county clears the way for Amazon’s expansion plans
A Virginian county council has approved Amazon’s plans to build its new second headquarters in the region, clearing the way for the 3.3 million square foot development to begin. Arlington Cou…
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Nissan signals the end of the road for Datsun cars
The Japanese firm previously called the range of cars "an important part of Nissan's DNA".
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FCC taking a new look at one cause of spectrum squabbles: shoddy receivers
Months after a messy standoff between 5G service and aviation safety, the agency is reconsidering ways to make sure radio devices are built to withstand interference from the newest generation of wireless service.
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Analysis: In troubled France, no honeymoon for re-elected Macron
Now comes the hard part.
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Op-ed: Much like FDR, Biden faces a tough choice — do more to stop a vicious dictator now or pay the price later
Biden faces the danger of aggressive authoritarianism and the insufficient common cause to confront it.
‘Pearl lost its shine’: Shanghai expats eye exit over COVID rules
Outrage over draconian lockdowns is raising questions about city’s status as a global business hub.
Antarctica's 'Penguin Post Office' is hiring
If you can sort mail, sell postage stamps and count penguins, this could be the job for you.
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Millions of COVID-19 shots set to go to waste, as vaccine rollout slows
ABC News found that millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses have either gone to waste, remain unused, or will expire in the coming weeks and months.
FDA grants full approval for COVID-19 treatment remdesivir in young kids
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday gave its first full approval for a COVID-19 treatment for children under 12. The agency granted approval to the treatment remdesivir, also kn…
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North Korea remains unvaccinated 2 years into pandemic
North Korea is as of this month one of only two countries that haven't administered COVID-19 vaccines, despite continuous international efforts.
Sen. Paul celebrates end to mask mandate as he arrives for first flight since ruling: 'happy day!'
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., addressed reporters before entering Nashville International Airport for what he said was his first flight since a judge threw out the Biden administration's mask mandate for public transportation.
Video Former White House COVID-19 coordinator publishes book on the pandemic
Dr. Deborah Birx's new book, "Silent Invasion: The Untold Story of the Trump Administration, Covid-19, and Preventing the Next Pandemic Before It's Too Late," touches on her tenure in the White House.
Trump disinfectant claim ‘a tragedy on many levels’, ex-Covid adviser Birx says
White House pandemic coordinator says press conference was lamentable but does not regret taking position on Trump’s team Birx at a White House press briefing in April 2020. She said that when Trump made the disinfectant suggestion, she wanted to fall through the floor. Photograph: Tom...
ABC reporter says much of Fox’s coverage of the pandemic ‘was very responsible’
ABC News correspondent Jonathan Karl praised Fox News on Sunday, saying its coverage through “much” of the coronavirus pandemic was “very responsible.” Karl had been asked, during a pan…
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More than 100 million Americans have received 1st COVID booster shot since August
More than 100 million Americans have received their first COVID-19 vaccine booster dose, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
COVID shots still work but researchers hunt new improvements
COVID-19 vaccines still offer strong protection against severe illness and death, but Moderna and Pfizer are testing combination shots as a possible new kind of booster
Most of Beijing to be tested for COVID amid lockdown worry
Beijing will test most of the city's 21 million people as a new COVID-19 outbreak sparks worries among residents of a Shanghai-style lockdown.
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Their mom died of COVID. They say conspiracy theories are what really killed her
Stephanie was usually careful about her health and regular vaccinations. But then she got into sharing far-out videos and fringe ideas. When COVID hit, misinformation put her and her husband at risk.
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Panic buying in Beijing as district starts mass COVID testing
Beijing residents snapped up food and other supplies as the city's biggest district began mass COVID-19 testing of all residents on Monday, prompting fears of a Shanghai-style lockdown after dozens of cases in the capital in recent days.
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Shanghai: Green fences baffle locked down residents
Two-metre barriers have appeared all over the city as officials battle to contain a Covid outbreak.
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Fears rise that strict 'zero COVID' policies will bring down Chinese economy
China’s strict pandemic policies are causing its industrial production to slow and its economy to take a beating as millions of its citizens are forced under lockdown orders.
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Protesters Call for Chicago to Reinstate Mask Mandate Due to Rising COVID Cases
A number of Chicago residents stood together in the Little Village neighborhood Sunday, pleading for the city to reinstate its COVID-19 mask mandate to prevent a possible surge following another uptick in cases.
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Beijing kicks off mass testing after spike in Covid cases
Dozens of cases were reported, sparking fears that Beijing could face a similar situation to Shanghai.
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Game over? China’s game industry navigates post-crackdown era
Beijing is continuing its strict oversight of the gaming sector despite lifting nine-month freeze on new titles.
Shanghai's COVID lockdown drags into 4th week, fears flicker Beijing could be next
Shanghai's COVID-19 lockdown misery dragged into a fourth week, as orders on Monday for mass testing in Beijing's biggest district sparked fears that the Chinese capital could be destined for a similar fate.
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COVID-19 cases are rising sharply again — should we worry?
Cases are rising in U.S. urban areas, especially in New York, and hospitalizations are turning upwards as well, leaving health experts to wonder how much protection from vaccination and recovery fr…
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